Sep. 27, 2013
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by David Jackson, USA TODAY

by David Jackson, USA TODAY

President Obama is expected to attend a NATO summit next year in Great Britain to discuss withdrawal from Afghanistan, the White House said Friday.

"The 2014 NATO Summit will be an opportunity to recognize the contributions of the International Security Assistance Force coalition since 2003 and review progress of Afghan forces as they assume responsibility for security across Afghanistan," said a White House statement.

Dates and a specific location in Britain for the NATO summit have yet to be selected.

Obama hosted the most recent NATO meeting last year in his home town of Chicago.

Also from the White House:

"The 2014 NATO Summit will also reinforce the importance of strengthening NATO and allied capabilities to address today's security challenges and continue to enhance NATO's partnerships across the globe.

"Additionally, Leaders will review implementation of the NATO Strategic Concept, which was agreed by the President and allied Leaders during the 2010 Lisbon Summit, and pursue NATO's further transformation to ensure it builds the capabilities required to address future challenges.

"As the President has said, for more than 60 years, NATO has proven itself as the most successful alliance in history. The President looks forward to discussing the many security challenges we share with our NATO allies and partners next year in the United Kingdom."